Tenuta Caparzo
Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese
Montalcino, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
Solid like it's younger Rosso sibling.
93 points
Solid like it's younger Rosso sibling.
93 points
The name of the estate comes from "Ca' Pazzo", shown on ancient maps. The estate covers an area of 190 hectares, 54 which are vineyards, 4 are olive groves, 87 which are wooded and 45 are to be planted with new vines. Vivid deep Ruby with a berry fruit bouquet and hints of smoke, aged for 2 years on oak. On the palate cherry & strawberry flavors, with leather, cacao and tar notes. Softening nicely, has lively acidity and approachable tannins, lingering ending with tobacco oak finish. Tasting Sample.
The name of the estate comes from "Ca' Pazzo", shown on ancient maps. The estate covers an area of 190 hectares, 54 which are vineyards, 4 are olive groves, 87 which are wooded and 45 are to be planted with new vines. Vivid deep Ruby with a berry fruit bouquet and hints of smoke, aged for 2 years on oak. On the palate cherry & strawberry flavors, with leather, cacao and tar notes. Softening nicely, has lively acidity and approachable tannins, lingering ending with tobacco oak finish. Tasting Sample.
Mar 28th, 2021Tried ‘14 & ‘15 together. The name of the estate comes from "Ca' Pazzo", shown on ancient maps. Estate covers an area of 190 hectares, 54 which are vineyards, 4 are olive groves, 87 which are wooded and 45 are planted with new vines. Deep Ruby with a berry fruit aromas blossom and smoke, aged for 2 years on oak. On the palate cherry & strawberry flavors, with leather, cacao and tobacco notes. Lively acidity, fine approachable tannins, long ending with spicy oak finish.
Tried ‘14 & ‘15 together. The name of the estate comes from "Ca' Pazzo", shown on ancient maps. Estate covers an area of 190 hectares, 54 which are vineyards, 4 are olive groves, 87 which are wooded and 45 are planted with new vines. Deep Ruby with a berry fruit aromas blossom and smoke, aged for 2 years on oak. On the palate cherry & strawberry flavors, with leather, cacao and tobacco notes. Lively acidity, fine approachable tannins, long ending with spicy oak finish.
Dec 14th, 2020The name of the estate comes from "Ca' Pazzo", shown on ancient maps. Estate covers an area of 190 hectares, 54 which are vineyards, 4 are olive groves, 87 which are wooded and 45 are planted with new vines. Deep Ruby with a berry fruit aromas blossom and smoke, aged for 2 years on oak. On the palate cherry & strawberry flavors, with leather, cacao and tobacco notes. Lively acidity, fine approachable tannins, long ending with spicy oak finish.
The name of the estate comes from "Ca' Pazzo", shown on ancient maps. Estate covers an area of 190 hectares, 54 which are vineyards, 4 are olive groves, 87 which are wooded and 45 are planted with new vines. Deep Ruby with a berry fruit aromas blossom and smoke, aged for 2 years on oak. On the palate cherry & strawberry flavors, with leather, cacao and tobacco notes. Lively acidity, fine approachable tannins, long ending with spicy oak finish.
Apr 29th, 2020
Dried/tart blackcherry...earth, dust...tannin and acid slightly diminished...fun, but not awesome...
Dried/tart blackcherry...earth, dust...tannin and acid slightly diminished...fun, but not awesome...
Nov 17th, 2018The name of the estate comes from "Ca' Pazzo", shown on ancient maps. The estate covers an area of 190 hectares, 54 which are vineyards, 4 are olive groves, 87 which are wooded and 45 are to be planted with new vines. Vivid deep Ruby with a berry fruit bouquet and hints of smoke, aged for 2 years on oak. On the palate cherry & strawberry flavors, with leather, cacao and tar notes. Softening nicely, has lively acidity and approachable tannins, lingering ending with tobacco oak finish. Tasting Sample.
The name of the estate comes from "Ca' Pazzo", shown on ancient maps. The estate covers an area of 190 hectares, 54 which are vineyards, 4 are olive groves, 87 which are wooded and 45 are to be planted with new vines. Vivid deep Ruby with a berry fruit bouquet and hints of smoke, aged for 2 years on oak. On the palate cherry & strawberry flavors, with leather, cacao and tar notes. Softening nicely, has lively acidity and approachable tannins, lingering ending with tobacco oak finish. Tasting Sample.
Nov 2nd, 2018Grabbed another bottle from the cellar. Wow! Ruby red with aromas of red berry fruit and woody spice. On the palate flavors of sweet cherry, dark berry and plum, fine silky tannins, savory, well balanced with cacao and gentle pepper spice. Lingering finish ending with cedar oak and peppery spice notes. Caparzo makes great Brunello’s, at a great price, so grab one, you won’t be disappointed. The ‘11 is tasting great and still has room to run.
Grabbed another bottle from the cellar. Wow! Ruby red with aromas of red berry fruit and woody spice. On the palate flavors of sweet cherry, dark berry and plum, fine silky tannins, savory, well balanced with cacao and gentle pepper spice. Lingering finish ending with cedar oak and peppery spice notes. Caparzo makes great Brunello’s, at a great price, so grab one, you won’t be disappointed. The ‘11 is tasting great and still has room to run.
Oct 6th, 2017
I am going to tell you the first time I was going to open this wine I was scared off from opening it. I wee told that Caparzo didn't make a good wine and I would be disappointed. Well I am here to tell you that that is not true with this Sangiovese. I am usually not a big Sangiovese fan and this wine has made me rethink that thought. At first impressions the nose is a bit muted. After a bit of vigorous swirling I am getting plum, black cherry with hints of licorice. This wine is supposed to be right in its drinking period, 2010-2020. At first sip I am pleasantly surprised at how smooth this is. Nice silky tanning, still very good acidity. The fruit is right there with red cherries and strawberry jam. All in all a very nicely balanced and finish.
I am going to tell you the first time I was going to open this wine I was scared off from opening it. I wee told that Caparzo didn't make a good wine and I would be disappointed. Well I am here to tell you that that is not true with this Sangiovese. I am usually not a big Sangiovese fan and this wine has made me rethink that thought. At first impressions the nose is a bit muted. After a bit of vigorous swirling I am getting plum, black cherry with hints of licorice. This wine is supposed to be right in its drinking period, 2010-2020. At first sip I am pleasantly surprised at how smooth this is. Nice silky tanning, still very good acidity. The fruit is right there with red cherries and strawberry jam. All in all a very nicely balanced and finish.
6 people found it helpfulApr 22nd, 2015Very approachable right now. Generous style with supple tannins.
Very approachable right now. Generous style with supple tannins.
2 people found it helpfulMay 10th, 2016